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Chicken broth and Oats Buddha Bowl
Chicken broth and Oats Buddha Bowl
Under the weather doesn’t mean you don’t get to hog on yummies. This time around, I upgraded my basic chicken broth with inspiration from Anaida Pervaneh’s Soup-e-Jadooi and using basics from the refrigerator and kitchen. I think more than shopping for recipes, I enjoy using what I have to create something completely different.
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Coconut milk Maggi soup
2 AM hunger pangs, 3 PM hunger pangs, mountain favorites and now thousands of variations, Maggi is something that none of us can really give up. However much you try, it is probably impossible to give up on it. I have previously tried soupy noodles, Maggi cutlets, egg bowls and more. This time around, I tried Maggi with fresh coconut milk and it was the heartiest, healthy and very satiating.
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Started my tryst with Awadhi cuisine with a menu curated by none other than Padma Shri Master Chef Dr. Imtiaz Qureshi. Master Chef Qureshi has many, many accolades under his cap and is the driving force behind popularizing the Awadhi cuisine and art of Dum Pukht. The latest endeavor at The Lodhi is sure to leave you tantalized to the core.
The Royal Repast at Elan, The Lodhi is all about simmering pots of biryani, wafts of choicest ingredients and recipes curated for the Royals and monarchs of Awadh.
We started this royal journey with Nadru ki Shammi, Malai Paneer Tikka, Jhinga Qureshi, Galawati kebab and Murgh Balai Imtiazi. Nadru ki shammi kebab – lotus stem minced to a melt in your mouth texture and made into one of the most delectable mock meats and believe me I have had loads. Murgh Balai – succulent pieces of chicken breast, grilled in a tandoor and lathered with malai. Would have liked it, even more, had it been on the bone chicken. Jheenga Imtiazi – Jumbo prawns covered with filo pastry, grilled and served with apricot chutney. The chutney brings out the flavors of the prawns exponentially. The galauti kebab with mini ulte tawe ka parantha was an absolute stunner. Melt in your mouth texture and the perfect balance between minced mutton and raw papayas.
Nadru ki Shammi
Murgh Balai Imtiazi
Jhinga Qureshi
Galawati Kebab
Our mains included some of the most authentic Awadhi biryanis, Dal Badami and the most ravishing meaty curries. Dal Badami – urad ki dal, topped with thinly sliced badam, fried, caramelized onions and topped with vark. This Awadhi specialty was unlike any other. An absolutely tantalizing urad dal, with the crunch intact. You can customize it with fried onions and caramelized garlic just like a haleem. Murgh Nacklavi Qorma – boneless drumsticks, stuffed with herbs and dry fruits, slow-cooked in an incorrigible curry. The mild aromas and stunning meat made this a win-win. Koh-e-Awadh – braised lamb shanks, cooked on dum with cardamom and finished with saffron. Dum Doodhiya Biryani – one of the classiest biryani preparations with minimal spices, cooked with ittar, milk, and kewra. Sealed and cooked on dum, the mutton adds a toothy texture to the otherwise creamy biryani.
Dal Badami
The main course spread
Biryani
Nihari
Desserts included one of the BEST Shahi Tukda, Imtiazi Poran Poli , and Kulfi Badshah Pasand. My favourite, Shahi Tukda was thick, flaky homemade bread, sheera and topped with rabri, finely chopped pistachios and vark.
This is a very, very special menu, not just beautifully curated, the menu brings out age-old Awadhi recipes that you would not find anywhere in the city. You absolutely cannot miss out on gorging on Nadru ki shammi, koh-e-awadh and dum doodhiya biryani.
Where? Elan, The Lodhi
Price for two – INR 4000 approx
Cuisine – Awadhi
The Maestro Returns – Padma Shri Master Chef Imtiaz Qureshi at Elan, The Lodhi Started my tryst with Awadhi cuisine with a menu curated by none other than Padma Shri Master Chef Dr.
#BreakfastforOne French toast muffins
#BreakfastforOne French toast muffins
For the longest time as a child, I believed that French Toast is a toast cooked in the savory omelette batter. Well, not quite, obviously. Silly things of an Indian child. My first real Fresh Toast encounter was at The All American Diner, but I never quite got around to trying them out for myself. So, this was a first with French Toast, and of course with a twist. After the success of the last…
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This is not your average granny’s home, with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s posters adorning the walls, love for all things vintage and pretty and undying love for stiff spirits. Sly Granny has brought a comfy parlor to Khan Market, you can visit her house in Bangalore though. With endless GnTs and grub, you are sure to return to Granny with gusto. To gawk at Arnie, for stellar cocktails and the stellar food.
Like a typical granny’s house, we ate till we actually burst. Starting with small plates, Croque melt – oyster and shitake mushroom ragu on an in-house bread, mint chimichurri and melted cheddar cheese. The meaty mushroom texture, molten cheese, and crisp toast brought together a perfect start to our gastronomic journey. Grilled peaches and brie – believe it or not, their breads are far, far superior to any other and hence the open sandwiches and toasts were an absolute delight. Crispy toast, smeared with baked brie, grilled peaches and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Pulled lamb shoulder – pulled lamb with a punch of spices served on a brioche bun topped with lots of crunchy onions. Barcelona shrimp – fresh shrimps, in a burnt garlic, olive oil emulsion served with buttered garlic bread. The simplicity of the prawns, enhanced by flavors of burnt garlic, an absolute winner. Seared scallops – with a cured lemon beurre and swiss chard. Although one of the better scallops in town, the delicate things were slightly overcooked.
Croque Melt
Grilled peaches and brie
Pulled Lamb Shoulder
Barcelona Shrimp
Seared scallops
Tapas – deconstructed cheese toast – pimento cheese, chilies, tomato jam and Melba toast, served in a very glaring deconstructed manner. Liver pāté – Brandy marinated chicken liver pāté served with tomato chutney and Melba toast. Having loved this dish at Mr. Mama, this was a slight disappointment with the bitterness taking over all other flavors.
Deconstructed cheese toast
Liver Pate
Coming to the mains, black pepper salmon – a fresh salmon topped with a generous amount of black pepper, grilled and served with the most drool-worthy dill sour cream, bean salad, burnt garlic and crunchy potatoes. Biscuits and gravy – soft, buttermilk biscuits topped with a sage-infused gravy, bacon bits, and pork sausages, this could very well be your go-to comfort meal. Grilled Lamb Chops – perfectly cooked lamb chops served with potato gratin, asparagus, and gravy. Sly 9 – One of the grandest burgers in town. A juicy tenderloin patty, bacon rashers, mushrooms, fresh vegetables, Dubliner cheese, house special pickles, onions, chipotle mayonnaise and a soft, onion seed bun. This meatilicious monstrous burger was absolutely orgasmic, juiciest patty, definitely the best dressed and served with truffle and cheese hand cut fries.
Black pepper salmon
Biscuits and gravy
Lamb chops
Sly 9
Desserts – Brie en Croute – a fresh filo pastry stuffed with molten brie, garlic hints and herbs topped with a honey and pecan sauce. The most unique amalgamation of things put together and it tasted so damn good that we called for another one. Hot Panookie – a large cookie, ice cream topped with caramel and roasted marshmallows, finished with chocolate drizzle and sea salt.
Brie en Croute
Panookie
A few things you absolutely can’t miss at Sly Granny, Croque melt, Barcelona shrimp, Sly 9 burger and Brie en Croute. And of course Granny’s quirks.
Where? Sly Granny, Khan Market
Price for two – 3000 INR approx
Cuisine – Bar, European
Not your average Granny’s house – Sly Granny This is not your average granny's home, with Arnold Schwarzenegger's posters adorning the walls, love for all things vintage and pretty and undying love for stiff spirits.
#CookandChomp Pan Pizza
Need is the mother of invention. This mighty proverb was rammed into my head after a beautiful betrayal by my OTG (once again) So, with all my vegetables chopped, cheese in place and a beautiful dough kneaded, I was left stranded, nowhere to bake. As hilarious as it was, I immediately switched to a non-stick tawa and set out for a Pan pizza. And turns out, the pan pizza was an absolute winner.
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Perched atop the 16th floor, Piso16 offers an enviable view of the city, lush, dark tropic interiors, a huge, huge bar and an amazeballs vibe overall. Next door neighbors to Royal China, they share the expansive spaces and view and yes, the stellar quality of food and cocktails.
Piso 16
We started our amazing luncheon with Aurum. They are also doing in-house barrel ageing by mixing different spirits to give you the perfect cocktail. Also, one of the best, potent sangrias.
Aurum
White wine sangria
The gastronomic journey started with Baked Brie, Sous Vide chicken medallions and a small helping of Smoked Pumpkin soup. Normally I don’t go for something like a soup for the simple predicament of places getting them horribly wrong. However, Piso16 just had that vibe of kick-ass, really kick-ass preparations. And we were not wrong, the Pumpkin soup, was perfect, with a smoky flavor, and pepper and herbs cutting in perfectly. Baked Brie, served with poached plum, roasted beets, a drizzle of balsamic and topped with fried garlic. One of the most enticing and satiating entree dishes in the town. Sous Vide chicken medallions – minced, juicy chicken, lots of herbs, on a soft brioche and served with fresh salsa.
Smoked Pumpkin Soup
Baked Brie
Sous Vide Chicken Medallions
Our mains included Kale and Sun-dried Tomato Roulade, Spaghetti Carbonara, Lamb Corsica and Stuffed Chicken Breast. Another superfood whose properties are being talked about and Piso16 has the best one to make you fall in love with it. Kale and spinach sponge rolled with sun-dried tomatoes and a yellow pepper sauce. By far the healthiest and most amazing roulade. Another best, Spaghetti Carbonara. Wherever I have had it before it has been more like alfredo with bacon added to it, instead of an egg white sauce. But this preparation by Chef Agnibh was absolutely mind-boggling. The perfect egg white and cream balance, loads of bacon and cooked to perfection, topped with parmesan and crispy.
Lamb Corsica – pulled, braised lamb cooked with red wine and rosemary served with mashed potatoes and baby carrots and a peppery jus. Meatiest pulled lamb cut with creamy mashed potatoes. Stuffed chicken breast – packed with cheese and served with herbed jacket potatoes, herbs, and jus. Again, so much cheese, and yet juiciest chicken perfectly complimented by the potatoes.
Kale and sundried tomato roulade
Spaghetti Carbonara
Lamb Corsica
Stuffed chicken breast
We wound up our perfect meal with Blueberry Cheesecake and Lemon Tart. A light mascarpone and whipped cream, a dark chocolate crusty base served with blueberry compote. The dark chocolate crust added a completely new dimension to the dish. I have never been a fan of lemon tarts, but this perfectly baked, buttery tart shell and the subtle flavors clubbed with meringues made us polish it off in an instant.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Lemon Tart
After, a long, long time on exiting a restaurant I knew that I was going to be back here, really soon. There wasn’t any dish less profound than the other and you absolutely have to try all their creations.
Where? Piso 16, Eros Tower, Nehru Place
Price for two – 2800INR approx
Cuisine – Modern European, European
Piso 16 – my new favourite in town Perched atop the 16th floor, Piso16 offers an enviable view of the city, lush, dark tropic interiors, a huge, huge bar and an amazeballs vibe overall.
#CookandChomp Lemon Chicken
All the heavy curries and gravies just don’t bode well with summer and humidity. So, it is pretty obvious to take a detour during the horrid months and create fresher things. Mom made this lemon chicken, topped with lemongrass essence and it was super refreshing. Read on for this easy peasy lemon squeezy recipe, quite literally.
Ingredients – Serves 3 to 4
Chicken – 750 gms
Curd – 50 gms
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Sentosa Island – Disneyland, Aquarium, Beaches, the Merlion, and Wings of Time. The Island is your perfect getaway for the day. The Southernmost point of Continental Asia, chomp on some deliciousness at Malay Street, take the free shuttle, visit the Butterfly garden or hop onto Universal Studios or Madame Tussauds. I happened to skip both of these and strolled through the Island and had the most relaxed day.
Reaching Sentosa – the best route taken is via Vivo City Mall. You can take the toy train, cable car or walk on the Sentosa Broadwalk and reach the Island on foot.
From the Sentosa Broadwalk
From the regular fare of Universal Studios and Madame Tussauds Museum, there are a lot of other things that totally deserve a visit. My top picks remain –
1. S.E.A. Aquarium
Walk with the fish, through tunnels, gorgeous corals, dolphins, jellyfish, and more circling and spiraling around you. They also have really cool interactive sessions that you can partake in, adorable, fluffiest toys and the most important bit of the exhibit, the adverse effects of global warming and pollution on the Marine life. The Aquarium was clubbed with a trip to the Royal Albatross, a daily ship with a restaurant aboard, during the day you would be welcome aboard with Captain Prasad and led through the history and more, the evenings are for a cruise dinner on the ship.
SEA Aquarium
2. Wings of Time You simply CANNOT miss this show in Sentosa. The breathtaking show takes place on the beach with light playing on water mist. The most beautiful experience, be sure to get a seat in the middle to enjoy the full view. You can carry munchies inside or buy some from the vendors within. Duration 20 minutes
3. Beaches Not a beachy city, Palawan and Siloso beaches on Sentosa are a perfect place to unwind and lay back. Walk up to the Southernmost point of Continental Asia and take a dip from the other side instead, it is much less crowded there. You can also choose to take a quick nap beneath the palm trees on your way to Palawan Beach for a greener and cooler view.
4. Beach Walk Even though Sentosa offers a toy train and cable car service through the island, the quickest way to get around is on foot. Take the trail of the Beach Walk for the most stunning views, Insta-worthy snap spots, gardens going hither and wither and a grand view of the Merlion and the sea beyond.
Enroute to the beaches
5. Malaysian Food Street
Although the island has great juice bars, coffee shops on every corner, Starbucks, the dim sum famous Din ta Fung and Korean street food. The best chomping place although has to be the Malaysian Food Street – housing not only Malay delicacies but also Indian, the local delights of Laksa and Carrot cakes and more. The must-have here – Sempalit chicken curry in light coconut milk, with rice and very South Indian papads.
Sempalit chicken curry
Sentosa Island is your perfect weekend getaway and with something to interest everybody. You can also check into one of the Resorts and make the best of the island and turn it into a never-ending ball. And if you don’t want to indulge in the offbeat path, Universal Studios, Madame Tussauds and the Trick eye Museum will always be there for you!
Top 5 things to do in Sentosa Island Sentosa Island - Disneyland, Aquarium, Beaches, the Merlion, and Wings of Time. The Island is your perfect getaway for the day.
Bombay Brasserie had been on my list since a burst of the most Instaworthy gram posts on my feed and I was all set to travel to Bombay and visit them (or Pune, more Pune) Before I could pan out that trip, they were here in Delhi tantalizing us all with their Pan-Indian delicacies and nostalgic food.
The ambiance is gorgeous with an admirable bar, vintage typewriters, ornate mirrors and their journey through cities. One drink that most definitely stands out is the Pink Gin. The narangi pauwa and mocktails are great as well.
Pink gin
Our elaborate appetizers started with Crispy suji cakes – one of the best and really interesting vegetarian dishes yet. crunchy fried and soft on the inside suji cakes, crunchy fried garlic, peanuts, and a sweet chutney. Absolutely lovely. Aam papad paneer – well-marinated paneer, balanced spices, and stringy fried noodles. Gunpowder potatoes – baby potatoes, fried and topped with gunpowder masala, fried curry leaves, and onions. Himalayan spiced mushrooms – stuffed button mushrooms spiked with yellow chillies from Lakhori. The mushrooms were slightly bland in the core center. Shillong Shapale – shapale/ shabale is a kind of fried momo with juicy chicken. This just did not fit right, the chicken was too dry and tasteless and the skin was more like a pie and not momo. Rajputana murg soola kebab – this has to be my favourite out of the lot. Shikhar masala, well marinated and flamed to perfection. Served with tomato chutney and mint chutney.
Criispy suji bites
Gunpowder aloo
Aam papad paneer
Himalayam spiced mushrooms
Rajputana murg sula kebab
Shillong Shapale
Bombay lunch home with Banana steamed rice – a really good and simple vegetable stew with hints of coconut milk, stringy fried papad noodles, South Indian papad and coconut milk rice steamed in a banana leaf. An ode to the Bombay lunch home, this dish was absolute gold, mixing the stew with rice balanced the level of coconut (read: bring on more of it). Tamil street chicken – after the Rajputana kebab, this dish absolutely sold me. Chunky bits of chicken, fried roti, curry leaves, and a rustic taste, topped with a fried egg. The layers and textures of this dish were insane. Break the egg and mix it well with the chicken and enjoy this hell of a preparation.
Bombay lunch home stew with banana rice
Tamil street chicken
Desserts – Ras-e-aam – I recently tried baked rosgullas in Calcutta and loved them. This is a more heightened experience, topped with mangoes and served atop rabri. Amritsari Kulfa, kulfi and creamy rabdi on a bed of badami phirni finished with falooda and rose syrup. Honestly, too overwhelming for a classic dessert. Bombay ice cream sandwich – I was kind of expecting K. Rustom’s but this was old school quality walls, wafers, gems, jujubs and chocolate sauce, they should probably rename this dessert to 90’s childhood on a plate.
Ras e aam
Amritsari Kulfa
Bombay ice cream sandwich
Bombay Brasserie is a perfect place to have a Pan India experience with the choicest ingredients – don’t miss out on Rajputana soola murg tikka, Tamil street chicken and Bombay lunch home stew with banana leaf teamed rice.
Where? Bombay Brasserie, H Block, Connaught Place
Price for two – 1800 INR approx
Cuisine – Pan Indian
Bombaiyya traveller in Dilli – Bombay Brasserie Bombay Brasserie had been on my list since a burst of the most Instaworthy gram posts on my feed and I was all set to travel to Bombay and visit them (or Pune, more…
Luchi - inspiration from the City of Joy
Luchi – inspiration from the City of Joy
After my Kolkata trip, I was bound to try some of the interesting dishes at home. Well, mom beat me to it and in her sneaky effort of making chana dal interesting, one Sunday brunch included chana dal with luchi, the crispy fried Bengali pooris that we had for breakfast at The Oberoi Grand.
Ingredients Maida: 2 cups Sooji/ Semolina: 1/2 cup Salt: A pinch Desi Ghee: 2 tbsp Oil: To fry
Method
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#OLLYAllDay for coffee and breakfast to boot your day
#OLLYAllDay for coffee and breakfast to boot your day
Olive Bistro charmed everyone with its gorgeous interiors, pizzas and who could really forget the cutest teddy bear. Dumping the baggage literally, the all-new OLLY is here for some sumptuous breakfast and great coffee. The cutest most vintage looking typewriter, correction, working typewriter, lots of greens, rustic jute bags, and an enviable takeaway coffee programme. They are all about feeding…
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Singapore – one of the cleanest, most well planned futuristic countries with beauty in its own manner, everywhere you look. The Singapore skyline is gorgeous during the day and even better at night. There are tonnes of touristy things that you can do in Singapore, and you should, because they are completely worth it. But don’t forget to take the occasional detours and explore the stunning city. Here is my list of top favourites from Singapore that you absolutely MUST visit!
1. Merlion
Have you even been to Singapore if you have missed out on this beauty? The symbol of the country, legend has it that this mythical creature of a lion’s head and fish’s body appeared before a Malay prince who named this city, ‘Singapura’. The original Merlion is located on Sentosa island, but this one at Merlion park is the most famous. The best time to visit is during sunset.
Entry – Free
An evening view – Merlion
View of the Merlion Park
2. Botanic Gardens
Botanic Garden will probably not be on your regular tourism guide, but these gigantic gardens are worth it. Housing thousands of varieties of plants, there are mini waterfalls, the walk of giants, Amazon rainforests only to name a few for you to walk through. And of course the famous and absolutely stunning Orchid Garden. You can carry your own snacks or chomp on the deliciousness served outside Orchid Garden at the stalls.
Entry fee – Free for Botanic Gardens, 5 SGD for the Orchid Garden.
Botanic Garden
Enroute to the walk of Giants
Ginger Garden
Orchid Garden
Orchid Garden, Botanic Garden
3. Sentosa Island
A bus ride away is the gorgeous Sentosa, the perfect way to view the Singapore skyline, chill on the beach, catch the breathtaking light and sound show and of course take ten million pictures everywhere possible. Top things should include, visiting the SEA Aquarium, walking through the island, cooling off at one of the beaches, choose Palawan for the chatter and Siliso for the quiet. And catch the most stunning light and sound show at Sundown, Wings of time.
Entry to the island is Free
The Sentosa Merlion
Southern Most Point of Continental Asia
SEA Aquarium
Aquarium at Sentosa
Wings of Time at Palawan Beach
Light and Sound Show at Sentosa
4. Gardens by the Bay
The world’s tallest high indoor waterfall, a flower dome, and the HUGE Supertree grove trees. With tons of varieties of flowers in a greenhouse, and the temperature drop as you enter the Cloud Forest. Take the list up to the Lost Land and walk back down for the most enthralling experience. The light and Sound show sort of reminded me of Disney’s Frozen’s jam but absolutely amazing.
Entry fee – Approximately 40SGD for both conservatories and OCBC Skywalk. The light and sound show is free.
The best way to get to the Gardens from Marina Bay is to take the lift up and walking up to the Supertree Gove park.
Flower Dome
Cloud Forest
Light and Sound show at Super Tree Grove
Super Tree Grove
5. Marina Bay Sands
The iconic hotel with a boat atop – Marina Bay Sands hotel boasts of its infinity pool at the top level and a stunning view from the 56th Floor. But what is even better is watching the hotel come alive at night. Hang around in the Marina Bay Shoppes for some luxury shopping and a great food court.
Entry to the mall is free. Check fee for the hotel here.
6. Chinatown
Chinatown, my first encounter with the only one in India, located in Kolkata was a big let down (except the shopping) but this one was so much more exciting. Chinese lanterns, red doors and the cutest shops, the Chinatown is also house to the cheapest Michelin Star restaurant. Shop for the cutest souvenirs and don’t forget to check out the TINTIN dedicated shop.
Chinatown Food Street
Chinatown in full glory
Outside Chinatown food court
7. Singapore Zoo
One of the best-kept Zoo in the world and the most famed for its maintenance and close interactions with all the animals. It is a different experience watching the white tiger up close and the Asian lion lazying around. The zoo was slightly underwhelming for me and I would instead recommend a half day tour culminating with the showstopper, night safari.
Entry fee – 84SGD Inclusive of the zoo, bird park, river safari, night safari, and tram. Book your tickets in advance as the queues on the spot are too time consuming. And reach the Night Safari well in time to secure a spot.
Zebras
Panda leading the good life
And the mighty giraffes
Flamingos at Night safari
8. Arab Street
The culturally charged Arab street will greet you with colourful cafes, prettiest boutiques, and the second place where I spotted the most stunning street art (the first being Little India) Dine at a charming Turkish Cafe, or sip a drink at the Singapura Club.
Arab Stree
Arab Street
Haji Lane
Kampong Glam
9. East Coast Park
The weekend getaway for many locals, the East Coast Park Beach is gorgeous with the view of the skyline, catch people fishing at the Bedok Jetti, watch the sunset and dine at the East Coast Food Centre (best chicken wings, sugarcane juice, and chill crab) They also have barbeque pits where you can have a perfect time out from the bustle.
Sunset at East Coast Park
10. National Museum
It wouldn’t be my list if it didn’t have at least one museum on it. Even though I wanted to visit so many more, this one just had to be it. This comprehensive museum will lead you through the history of Singapore with some of the best artifacts and coolest interactive features.
National Museum of Singapore
11. Changi Airport
The world’s best airport and for good reason. Make sure you get here well before your flight, get things done in minutes and head straight to Kinetic rain, check out the butterfly garden and avail the free foot massage chairs. This place is pure gold with its high technology and the latest Terminal 4, which happens to be completely human-less.
Kinetic rain at T1, Changi Airport
The lion city has SO much more that I couldn’t tick off my list, Clarke Quay, Speakeasies, Chinese Gardens and SO many more museums, but that gives me another reason to go back to this kickass country.
Top 10 places to visit in Singapore Singapore - one of the cleanest, most well planned futuristic countries with beauty in its own manner, everywhere you look.
Singapore – the tiniest possible city- country, with the fanciest Michelin Star restaurants and rooftop bars with drop dead gorgeous views on the city. However famed for its innumerable hawker centers, where you can find the best, honest, no-frills food. From thirst-quenching fresh fruits to sugar cane juice and the best chicken rice, the hawker centers have it all. Read on to check out the best things must eat when in Singapore.
1. Hainanese Chicken Rice
One of the most satisfying meals – rice cooked in chicken stock, with a side of either steamed chicken or steamed chicken with sticky soy sauce. Absolutely healthy, the soy chicken is much more flavorsome, the best part, however, is the rice cooked in stock. Team with your favourite sauces – try the ginger sauce, more soy, and oyster sauce.
Must have at – Hawker Chan, Chinatown Food Center
Steamed chicken and rice at Lau Pa Sat
Soy chicken and rice at Hawker Chan
2. Laksa
Soupy noodles, prawns, and coconut curry, what’s not to love? Noodles, prawns, occasional addition of oysters and egg, Laksa is a cross between Malay and Chinese cuisine. Cooked in coconut milk, with really huge and juicy sprouts (have not seen these anywhere back home) and lots of chilly. Also tried Laksa without prawns and with tofu and some bread as well, and loved it even more.
Must have at – Original Laksa at Roxy Square
Laksa at 328 Katong Laksa
3. Hokkien Prawn Mei
Stir-fried noodles seasoned with soy sauce, chilly and vinegar, topped with prawns and chilly sauce by the side. This semi gravy noodle dish is most hearty and packs a real punch with the garlic, chilly sauce on the side. De-shell the fresh prawns for this meatilicious affair.
Hokkein mei at Marina Bay Shoppes Food Court
4. Satay
Despite having so many Hawker Centers, there are no hawkers on the street, except for Satay Street. Every evening at 7PM the street next to Lau Pa Sat shuts down to give way to Satay Street. Hawkers come in every day to put up their stalls for some tantalizing Satay. Chicken, mutton, and prawn satay combos with sticky rice cake and the most delicious peanut sauce. Absolutely loved the slightly sweet grilled meats. Best washed down with sugarcane juice.
Must have at – Satay Street
Chicken, mutton and prawn satay, peanut sauce and fresh sugarcane juice
Prawn Satay
Satay Street, Singapore
One for the camera
5. Carrot Cake
One of the most deceptive dishes ever, since you can find no hints of carrots or cake here. An omelette stuffed with steamed, fresh radish cubes giving it a very meaty texture. Carrot cake comes in two flavors, a classic one and one tossed with a lot of black soy. Quite an interesting take on carrot cake, top it with some sauces and you are good to go.
Must try at – Lau Pa Sat
Fried carrot cake – classic and laden with soy
6. Oyster Omelette
Another one of the delicacies of Singapore, fried oysters with eggs and a lot of chilies. On a bed of whole eggs, scrambled egg, fresh oyster, garlic, chilies and topped with fresh coriander. Although I personally did not like the texture of oysters, since it was my first time trying the seafood, oyster lovers must try it.
Must try at – Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters, Chinatown Food Street
Oyster Omelette at Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters, Chinatown Food Street
7. Dumplings
Although there are some pretty neat places serving dumplings back home, these were precious. Juicy meat, thin skin, perfectly balanced spices and perfectly steamed, teamed with a chilly oil sauce. I tried these at Lau Pa Sat, and the pork ones were so thinly minced that it didn’t feel like pork at all.
Must try at – Din ta Fung
Pork Sui Mai
8. Kaya Toast set
One of the most popular breakfasts of Singapore – crust cut toast, a thick (like quarter of an inch thick) layer of butter, kaya jam (tasted something like coconut and figs) served with soft boiled eggs and choice of coffee or tea.
Must have at – The Toast Box
Kaya Toast Set, Sentosa Island
9. Ice Kachang
Fans of baraf ka gola back at home, this is especially for you. Finely crushed ice, topped with your favourite flavours and tapioca seeds. Also, don’t forget to try the Mango Sago, crushed mango slush, topped with fresh mango puree, mango chunks and more tapioca. Perfect summer desserts.
Mago Sago Ice Kachang, Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
10. Maggi Goreng
Most popular in Malaysia, maggi goreng is basically fried maggi and one of the most delectable vegetarian options available. Stir fried maggi with vegetables and eggs, is sure to tantalize your tastebuds giving this classic home food.
Must have at – Any Indian/ Muslim food stall
Maggi Goreng
11. Turkish food
Apart from all the excellent Asian delicacies, visit Haji lane for some mind-boggling Turkish food. Tried a fresh Mezze platter with Lavaash bread, excellent hummus but what I loved most was baba ghanoush, a dip Delhi restaurants have failed miserably to get right. Also found the steamed rice rolls quite interesting and ah, the fresh olives.
Must try at – Haji Lane, Arab Street
Mezze Platter at Haji Lane
Honorable mentions include sugarcane juice, fresh fruits everywhere you go (best thirst quenchers) 100 plus energy water and Malaysian food street at Sentosa Island.
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